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Blur
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Simple meaning
What does Blur mean?
Blur means to make or become unclear.
Dictionary definition
Something that is unclear or hard to see; to blur means to make something unclear.
Example sentences
Blur in a sentence
easy
The photo was a blur because the camera moved.
medium
Rain on the window can blur the view outside.
hard
The fast motion made the runner blur in the background of the picture.
Synonyms
Words like Blur
smudgeUse for a mark or image that is smeared or unclear.
hazeUse for something that looks unclear or misty.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Blur word family
Base word
blur
verb
blurs
Makes or becomes unclear.
adjective
blurred
Unclear or out of focus.
adjective
blurry
Hard to see clearly.
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Quick practice
Try Blur
Practice 1
What does blur mean?
Blur means something is unclear or becomes hard to see.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to blur?
A smudge can make something look unclear, like a blur.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of blur?
Focus is the opposite because it means something appears sharp and clear.
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